All Obituaries

Ruth Marie Rasnake, age 96, passed away peacefully November 26, at the Inn at University Village in Massillon after a period of declining health. Ruth was born in Canal Fulton to the late Martin W. and Elsie A. Gibbs. She graduated from Canal Fulton High School in 1944 and lived in the Clinton/Canal Fulton area until 1976. Ruth worked as a teller at the bank in Clinton for 23 years. Ruth married her soulmate Donald E. Rasnake in 1965. Don and Ruth lived briefly in Memphis, TN and Houston, TX...

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - Michael Dean Stevens, 72, passed away unexpectedly on November 23rd at his home in Lawrence Township. He was the second of five children born to James & Evangelia (Pappas) Stevens on May 8th, 1950 in Middlebranch, Ohio. He attended Plain Township Schools and graduated from Glenwood High School with the Class of 1968. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Education degree from Kent State University in 1972. He was married in the Summer of 1976 to Diana Sabatula of...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Patricia Ridgway, 85 of Canal Fulton, 1937-2022. She is survived by her daughters, Danielle Ridgway (Robbie Gould), Suzette Hershberger (Allen), Suzanne Hardie and her "adopted" daughter, Barb Kinsinger (Jim aka Honey); grandchildren, Heather Fowler (Brian), Korey Hardie (Amanda), Chad Hershberger, Kyle Hershberger, Emily Hershberger (Nick) Galbraith, Justin Ayers (Tiffny), David Ayers (Ashley Lynn), Jacob Ayers (Samantha Seevers) and 10...

Patricia M. Habick, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  She had a heart of gold and was as feisty as a lion. She was born August 13, 1943 in Akron to the late Frank and Verne Glancy. Patricia was a member of the Canal Fulton Church of the Nazarene, was a huge dog lover and enjoyed thrift store shopping, yard sales, Amish country and going to Hartville. She had a profound faith and loved Jesus. Her biggest loves in life were her children, grandchildren, great...

Joyce (Carnahan) First passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications of late onset Multiple Sclerosis.  She grew up in Green, OH and graduated from Green High School in 1965.  She met the love of her life and husband of 55 years, Paul First, after being set up on a blind date by their scheming fathers.  After a handful of dates, a Vietnam deployment, and a long-distance proposal they tied the knot on May 20, 1967.   Joyce knew from the beginning she wanted...

Thomas A. "Tommy" Anderson, Jr., 67 of New Franklin passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born July 12, 1955 to the late Tom and Sally and was a lifelong resident of New Franklin. Tommy retired from ODOT as a Road Crew Supervisor with over 30 years of service. Tommy had a passion for hunting and fishing and was a member of the Briar Hill Hunting and Fishing Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary and great-nephew, Ryan Trewin. Tommy...

Paul W. Marencic, 13 of New Franklin formerly of Spring, TX, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home. He was born April 25, 2009 in Princeton, NJ to Andrew and Julie (Duttenhoeffer) Marencic. Paul was passionate about school. He was an avid student and always wanted to learn. He was a member of Grace Bible Church and Boy Scout Troop 336. Paul loved spending time with his sister Elise often times building LEGO sets, wooden model kits and playing video games together. He...

Mary Ann Donnenwirth, 84 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022 with her loved ones by her side at her home. Born in Copley, September 26, 1938 Mary Ann was a retiree from the Northwest Local Schools after 32 years of service where she was the head cook at Clinton Elementary and Canal Fulton Elementary. She enjoyed going to the beach, cooking, reading, her dogs and her Kindle. Most importantly Mary Ann enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and...

Louis Samuel Nicolard, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2022. Born in Akron, OH to the late Lena & Albert Nicolard. Louis was a longtime resident of Canal Fulton and attended Canal Fulton Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his infant son Louis Samuel Nicolard, his granddaughter Stephanie Houser, grandson Eddie Watson, 6 of his brothers and 7 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Gladys Nicolard. Daughters Louisa...

Lance A. Norris, 59, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born July 16, 1963 to Arthur Jr. and Laurabelle (Mays) Norris and was a Canal Fulton/Massillon area resident all of his life. Lance had worked for Shearers and Mission BBQ and enjoyed classic cars and open range shooting. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Norris Jr. and first wife, Debra Norris. Lance is survived by his wife, Tina Norris; daughter, Micala Woodall; mother, Laurabelle Norris; brothers, Bruce...